Minimum Graduation Requirements
This chart shows how many credits a student needs to earn from Northstar Junior High. Seventh graders have three years to earn 17.00 credits. Students who enter the school as eighth graders need to earn 11.20 credits during their two years at the school. Entering Northstar as a ninth grader, a student should earn 5.80 credits. Graduation from Northstar means that the student has completed all requirements. Ceremonies, certificates, and honors will accompany this achievement. Students attending Northstar who do not complete all requirements will still be able to move on to high school, but they will enter with credit deficits. Total credits required for graduation if you enter Northstar as a:
| English |
3.50 (1.5 writing) |
2.30 (1.0 writing) |
1.20 (.50 writing) |
| Social Studies* |
3.50* (.50 Pac Rim) |
2.30*(..50 Pac Rim) |
1.20* (.50 Pac Rim) |
| Math |
3.00 |
2.00 |
1.00 |
| Science** |
3.00 |
2.00 |
1.00 |
| Art |
1.50 |
1.00 |
.50 |
| Physical Education |
1.00 |
.60 |
.60 |
Community Service - 30 (actual) hours per year
* .50 Pacific Rim Required
** Must earn a minimum of .50 credit in each of the following subject areas: Health, Life Science, Earth Science, and Physical Science.